Which model is better from the standpoint of work specialization and coordination? If one model is functional, what model aspects are present in the hybrid structure? How would you improve the hybrid model? Why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each model as it pertains to coordination? Networking

John is operating a business in the Caribbean in the manufacturing sector. Over the years the business has grown and become profitable and as a result, the structure of the organization must reflect the changing business needs. He started off with just an accountant and general administrative department. Due to the growth of the organization, there is now a need for a marketing and sales department, IT department, production department, risk department, operations department, human resource department, finance department, research and development department and health and safety department. John is considering implementing a functional structure. This way specialist departments are able to focus on their tasks and meet their objectives. John is also concerned about his value chain and would like further insight on this grey area in his business function. Since the business is doing well locally, John is considering expanding to parts of the United Kingdom, Canada, and Asia. As such, he…

The parable of the blind men and the elephant—popularized in Western cultures through a poem by John Godfrey Saxe in the 19th century—is useful for understanding the complexity associated with measuring organizational performance. As the story goes, six blind men set out to “see” what an elephant was like. The first man touched the elephant’s side and believed the beast to be like a great wall. The second felt the tusks and thought elephants must be like spears. Feeling the trunk, the third man thought it was a type of snake. Feeling a limb, the fourth man thought it was like a tree trunk. The fifth, examining an ear, thought it was like a fan. The sixth, touching the tail, thought it was like a rope. If the men failed to communicate their different impressions they would have all been partially right, but wrong about what ultimately mattered.This story parallels the challenge involved in understanding the multidimensional nature of organization performance because different measures…

Coordination is a fundamental concept in various aspects of life, from individual tasks to team efforts and even in the functioning of biological systems. It involves the harmonious organization and synchronization of different elements or entities to achieve a common goal. Whether in sports, where team members coordinate their actions to win a game, or in a business setting, where employees work together to meet objectives, effective coordination is crucial for success. The concept also extends to the realm of biology, where the body's organs and systems must coordinate their functions for overall health and well-being. In essence, coordination is about facilitating cooperation and collaboration to achieve desired outcomes.   Question: How can organizations improve their coordination among different departments and teams to enhance overall efficiency and productivity?